TRANMERE manager Andy Crosby said he was "proud" of his players after his side snatched a stoppage-time equaliser in a 1-1 home draw with Chesterfield.

The visitors took the lead in the 12th minute when Omari Patrick diverted James Berry’s low cross into his own net.

But deep into stoppage time, Connor Jennings pounced on a loose ball in the box to level for Tranmere, denying Chesterfield all three points and earning the hosts a share of the spoils.

Tranmere offered little before half-time, though Charlie Whitaker’s free-kick was comfortably gathered by Zach Hemming and Nathan Smith’s finish was ruled out for offside.

The hosts improved after the break, with Smith heading over from close range before Chesterfield threatened again through Berry’s curling effort and Ronan Darcy’s shot, which Aaron McGowan cleared off the line.

But in stoppage time, Jennings reacted quickest inside the area to fire home from close range, salvaging a valuable point for Rovers and frustrating the visitors.

Crosby, who has seen his side win just once at home in League Two this season, said: “We talked before...